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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.79, 1,226.46 and 490.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.79, 1,226.46 and 490.43 is: 676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.79 : 1,226.46 = 490.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.79/1,226.46 = 490.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.79x = 1,226.46 × 490.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.79x = 601,492.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,492.78/888.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.75

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